MS in Nursing: Public Health (Bridge)

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If you are a registered nurse and would like to advance your training and skill set, you may be interested in the Master of Science in Nursing with a Public Health Bridge program at Grand Canyon University. Discover more about the Master of Science in Nursing with a Public Health Bridge program here.

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What Kind of Program Is It?

Grand Canyon University's Master of Science in Nursing with a Public Health Bridge program is designed to offer you an understanding of the nurse's role in health care, nursing practice competencies, and the analysis and utilization of health care and nursing research. You will have the opportunity to study public health administration and finance, health care policy and structure in the United States, and applied statistics for health care. The program explores cultural, behavioral, gender-based and social factors that impact health populations, as well as strategies for health promotion and disease prevention in culturally and economically diverse communities. You can learn about the environmental elements impacting public health and safety as well as the pathophysiological processes of disease, biostatistics, and epidemiology. Coursework includes 80 hours of supervised practicum and an evidence-based capstone project.

What are the Prerequisites?

Before applying to the Master of Science in Nursing with a Public Health Bridge program, you should be a registered nurse and have an interest in public health and safety. You must have completed a bachelor's degree. Some programs may have additional requirements.

What are the Course Requirements?

The Master of Science in Nursing with a Public Health Bridge is offered online and consists of 58 credits. Students will need to have access to specific computer hardware and software.

Nursing and Public Health Course Requirements

Course Code	Course Name
NRS 430V	Professional Dynamics
NRS 434V	Health Assessment
HLT 362V	Applied Statistics for Health Care Professionals
NRS 433V	Introduction to Nursing Research
NRS 427V	Concepts in Community and Public Health
NRS 410V	Pathophysiology and Nursing Management of Clients' Health
NUR 502	Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Roles and Practice
NUR 504	Health Care Research Analysis and Utilization
BIO 500	Biostatistics
BIO 550	Epidemiology
HLT 555	Environmental Health
HLT 560	Social, Behavioral, and Cultural Factors in Public Health
NUR 508	Ethics, Policy, and Finance in the Health Care System
HLT 605	Public Health Administration
HLT 660	Practicum
NUR 699	Evidence-Based Practice Project

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

The Master of Science in Nursing with a Public Health Bridge program at Grand Canyon University can help registered nurses prepare for advanced career opportunities. As a graduate of the program, you could seek a variety of nursing-related roles in hospitals, medical practices, clinics, community programs, and many other health care-related facilities. Check with your local state board of nursing for licensing or certification requirements for positions such as:

Clinical nurse manager
Nursing director
Nurse practitioner
Advanced registered nurse practitioner

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